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Partnering for progress

Every successful business must take a long-term view, to achieve their most ambitious goals and fulfill their potential. We support you from consideration and expansion, and throughout your business journey to ensure your long-term success in Qatar.

5%

GDP growth

Stable GDP growth averaging 5% annually since 2009

~1%

Average inflation rate

1.26% average inflation rate since 2010 (2010-2022)

4th

GDP per capita

4th highest GDP per capita in the world as of 2021

National champions

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Qatar National Bank
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Qatar Stock Exchange
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Qatar Investment Authority
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Qatar Airways
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Qatar Foundation
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National projects

One of the gains of Qatar’s commitment to the realisation of its national vision for the year 2030 is a US$200bn government-sponsored investment programme that spans an entire spectrum of sectors, industries, and domains.

Lusail City

A 38 km green smart city project.

$45 bn

of target investments

Lusail City

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Doha Metro

A rapid transit system with 354 km of track and 93 stations.

$12 bn

of target investments

Doha Metro

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Hamad Port

One of the world’s largest port developments.

$7.4bn

of target investments

Hamad Port

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Hamad International Airport

Recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the World’, HIA is serving more than 30 million passenger per year, with plans to double its capacity.

80%

of the world’s population within 6-hour

Hamad International Airport

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Nationwide infrastructure

Ashghal’s portfolio involves the development of an 800+ km road network, 200 new bridges and more

QR100 bn

of targeted investments

Nationwide infrastructure

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Qatar National Vision 2030

The Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) was announced in October 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The long-term vision defines the development outcomes for Qatar and provides a clear structure of development and implementation strategies.

Environmental development

Management of the environment to reach a harmony between economic growth, social development, and environmental protection – the three dimensions of sustainable development.

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Social development
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Social development

Development of a just and caring society based on high moral standards and supportive social policies, and where Qatar plays a significant role in the global partnership for development.

Economic development

Development of a competitive and diversified economy capable of meeting the needs of, and securing a high standard of living for, all its people both for the present and for the future.

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Human development
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Human development

Development that expands the opportunities and capabilities of all the people of Qatar to enable them to sustain a prosperous society.

Looking to start or grow your business in Qatar?

Looking to start or grow your business in Qatar?

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